An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) will be introduced in Northern Ireland (NI) from 1 December, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed.

At the Department for Infrastructure’s recent meeting with Newry Mourne and Down District Council, members were updated on works being undertaken in 2020/21.

The completion of a review in to hate crime legislation is an important first step in addressing the issue, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.

High (pollution index 8) levels of air pollution are being forecast for particulate matter across Northern Ireland and are expected to persist throughout the evening and into tomorrow.

The Livestock Market Stakeholder engagement group have welcomed the news from the NI Executive that Livestock Markets will be permitted to remain open to ensure essential livestock trading can continue.